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Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Relaxation/concession provided to Companies/LLPs during Lockdown period to combat COVID-19
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken steps to provide several incentives/ relaxation/concession during Lockdown period so as to reduce the burden of companies/LLPs during COVID-19. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.
Enumerating the steps, Shri Thakur stated the following:
- Introducing Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020  vide General Circular 12/2020 dated 30.03.2020 to enable companies to file documents without additional fees, grating immunity from prosecutions proceeding, etc.
- Introducing LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020 providing similar benefits as CFSS 2020 for the benefits of LLPs.
- Introducing Special Provisions for enabling conduct of Board and General Meetings through Video conferences by Corporates vide General Circular No 14/2020.
- Introducing Special provisions for filings under section 124 &125 r/w IEPFA  Rules 2016.
- Introducing Special Relaxation in holding of General Meeting by Companies whose Financial Year ended on 31st December 2019 vide General Circular dated 21-04-2020 and holding it through Video conferences vide General Circular No. 20/2020 and 28/2020.
- Allowing corporates for spending CSR funds for various activities which includes Healthcare, sanitation and disaster management.
A general extension of 3 months to hold Annual General Meeting for the Financial year 2019-2020 beyond 30.09.2020 has been granted to all about 12 lakhs companies by issue of order by each ROC on 08.09.2020 without any requirement to file any application of the form and without payment of fee.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in road accident in kota, Rajasthan
Approves ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in kota, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister has also approved an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund  for the victims.
The Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"राजस्थान के कोटा में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। इसमें जिन लोगों को अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ी है, उनके परिजनों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना प्रकट करता हूं। ईश्वर उन्हें इस अपार दुख को सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करे: PM"
"Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in a tragic accident in Kota. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM"
Ministry of Finance
Examination for Confirmation of Enrollment of GST Practitioners
National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics  has been authorized to conduct an examination for confirmation of enrollment of Goods and Service Tax Practitioners  in terms of sub-rule  of rule 83 of the Central Goods and Service Tax Rules, 2017, vide Notification No. 24/2018-Central Tax dated 28.5.2018.
The GSTPs covered under rule 83 read with second proviso to rule 83  of said rules, are required to pass the said examination before 31.12.2018. The schedule of examination, syllabus of examination and the website for registration for examination will be notified in due course.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
 of Article 217 and Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following Judicial Officers/ Advocates as Judges/ Additional Judges of the following High Courts w.e.f the date they will assume charge of their respective offices:
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Sl. No.
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Name 
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Name of the High Court in which appointed
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1.
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Shri Sandeep Kumar, Advocate
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As Judges of the Patna
High Court
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2.
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Shri Purnendu Singh, Advocate
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3.
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Shri Satyavrat Verma
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4.
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Shri Rajesh KumarVerma
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5.
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Shri Om Prakash Tripathi, Judicial Officer
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As Additional Judge ofthe Allahabad High
Court.
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6.
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Shri Anil Laxman Pansare, Judicial Officer
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As Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court
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7.
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Shri Sandip Kumar Chandrabhan More, Judicial Officer
Ministry of Steel
Global Competition in Steel Industry
Indian steel companies including the public sector steel companies have consistently enhanced their capacities, production and sales including exports over the years. Capacity for domestic crude steel production has been expanded from 109.85 Million Tonnes Per Annum  in 2014-15 to 142.29 MTPA in 2019-20 while crude steel production has gone up from 88.98 MTPA in 2014-15 to 109.14 MTPA in 2019-20. India was a net exporter of steel in 2019-20 and during the period of April-August, 2020, steel exports from India have increased by more than 153% in comparison to the same period in 2019-20.
There are two Public Sector Steel Companies i.e. Steel Authority of India Ltd. and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd.. The details of the financial performance of SAIL and RINL over the last three years are as following:-
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Year
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Turnover 
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Net Profit / Loss  after Tax 

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SAIL
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2017-18
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58297
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-482
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2018-19
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66267
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2179
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2019-20
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61025
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2022
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RINL
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2017-18
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16618.40
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-1369.01
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2018-19
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20844.38
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96.71
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2019-20
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15920.46
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-3910.17
Steel CPSEs have been making continuous efforts towards reducing the operational costs through technology induction, enhanced productivity and streamlining procurement.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Banks in Thiruvananthapuram Dist. disbursed Rs. 9,160 crores under priority sector during 2020-21
Banks in the Thiruvananthapuram District have disbursed Rs. 9,160 crores during 2020-21 as Priority Sector loans in various sectors. Out of the total disbursement as on 31st March, Rs.5137 crores was for Agriculture, Rs. 1871 crores for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  sector and Rs. 2152 crores for other priority sector. The performance of the banks was reviewed in the District Level Review Committee Meeting of Banks convened by Indian Overseas Bank, Lead Bank for the District. The meeting was presided over by Deputy Collector and ADM, Sri. Muhammed Safeer.
He emphasized the need to sanction educational loans to all meritorious, eligible students. Banks should also consider the grievances of the public in a time bound manner, he added. V H Suresh, Chief Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank delivered the introductory address.
The Credit Deposit Ratio of the District is 67.45% as on March 2021 which is above state average. Total Deposits for the District is Rs.97, 890 Crores and total Advances Rs. 66,024 Crores as on 31.03.2021. Of this, Advances to Priority sectors was Rs. 25,918 Crores which is 39% of the Total Advances.
V. V. Visakh, Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India and Ms. Minu Anwar, District Development Officer, NABARD reviewed the performance of banks in achieving priority sector targets and on the implementation of Govt. sponsored schemes and Covid package announced by the government.
Sri. Sreenivasa Pai G, Lead District Manager addressed the meeting. Representative of Dr. Shashi Taroor M.P., Senior Officials from Banks, District Level Officers of various Govt. Departments and Agencies, and Financial Literacy Counselors of various Blocks participated in the deliberations.
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Special Service and Features
The soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a stepping stone for further missions in sending humans to space- Dr. P. Veeramuthuvel
Vikshit Bharat 2047 is the goal set by the Government of India towards a developed India. Amrit Kaal has been initiated as a part, where the youths of India in higher educational institutions shall interact with illustrious personalities who may be scientists / academician / diplomat / bureaucrat / public leader/doctor etc. to discuss the development of the nation.
In this connection, a campus dialogue lecture and discussion were held at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli on 7th October 2023 in which Dr. P. Veeramuthuvel, Project Director, Chandrayaan-3, ISRO participated. He obtained his M.Tech. from the Department of Production Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli in the year 2003. He was received at NIT Tiruchirappalli by the Director Dr. G. Aghila, Deans, Registrar  and faculty members. He acknowledged his teachers in imparting the fundamental knowledge that helped in his career path.
The Head of the Production Engineering Department, Dr. C. Sathiya Narayanan welcomed Dr. P. Veeramuthuvel while Dr. G. Aghila felicitated him. Dr. P. Veeramuthuvel presented the overview and challenges of Chandrayaan-3 mission. He has explained the importance of moon mission such as exploring water required for human colonization and rocket fuel. Further, he said that India had the least failure rate of moon mission compared to other three nations who were successfully soft landed in the moon. He also mentioned the collaboration of NIT Tiruchirappalli with ISRO for moon soil simulant.
While interacting with the students, he clarified the technical questions. To one of the questions on future plans of ISRO, he responded that the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 is a stepping stone for further missions in sending humans to space. He also lauded the startup ecosystem available now and urged the youths to be an entrepreneur i.e. a job creator rather than a job seeker. Regarding a clarification sought by a student, he answered that India landed close to the south pole than any other country in the world. He advised the students to learn from mistakes and put hard work to achieve the goal. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by Mr. Vijay, Chairman, Pragyan 2024.
Ministry of Defence
Mandatory Procurement from MSMEs for Defence Establishments
The Government has taken the following policy initiatives for promotion of Micro, Small & Medium enterprises  in defence sector:
- In the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, there are specific reservations on Orders up to Rs 100 crore/year for MSMEs.
- An innovation ecosystem for Defence titled Innovations for Defence Excellence  has been launched in April 2018. iDEX is aimed at creation of an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries including MSMEs, Start-ups, Individual Innovators, R&D institutes and Academia and provide them grants/funding and support to carry out R&D which has potential for future adoption for Indian defence and aerospace needs.
- The Defence Offset guidelines have further paved the way for proactive participation of MSMEs of India by incorporating a scheme of multipliers of 1.5 for engaging MSME as Indian Offset Partners , which promotes their integration in global supply chain.
- MSMEs are important partners in DRDO projects and DRDO transfers technologies to them. They are important partners in industry ecosystem for the production of DRDO developed products. DRDO through its scheme Technology Development Scheme  funds industries, especially Start-ups and MSMEs up to an amount of Rs 10 crore, for innovation, research and development of Defence Technologies in the field of Defence and Aerospace.
- Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order 2012, notified by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has also been adopted by all Defence PSUs.
- Department of Defence Production conducts outreach programs in various parts of the country to interact with Industry Associations, Industry, especially MSMEs and academia, to spread awareness about the potential export opportunities. A scheme aimed to promote MSMEs in defence is in place. Under this scheme, conclaves/seminars are being organized in Tier-II and Tier-III cities across the country having strong industrial MSMEs presence with the support of the DDP.
- Regular interactions are taking place to settle the grievance of vendors at DPSUs. Defence Investor Cell has been opened in DDP to address the issues being faced by vendors especially MSME vendors.
Further, 137 contracts have been signed for capital procurement of defence equipment with Indian vendors including MSMEs. No separate data for MSMEs is centrally maintained in this regard.
Details of the annual procurement of general goods and services from MSEs including SC/ST and Women by the Ministry of Defence are given as under:
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Financial year
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2018-19
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3531.74
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2019-20
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3204.24
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2020-21
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4303.13
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2021-22
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5760.14
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2022-23 
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759.37
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women & Child Development invites nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 
Nominations will be accepted only through online mode on portal https://awards.gov.in. up to 31 July , 2023
Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India conducts the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar  every year to give due recognition to children with exceptional abilities, who have achieved extraordinary recognition in the fields of Bravery, Sports, Social Service, Science & Technology, Environment, Arts & Culture and Innovation, which deserve recognition at the national level. These Awards are given by the Hon'ble President of India at New Delhi in a special ceremony/function to be held in January every year. The awards carry a Cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/-, Medal, Certificate etc.
Any child, who is an Indian Citizen and residing in India, and not exceeding 18 years  may apply for the award. The applications for the PMRBP will be received only on the online portal https://awards.gov.in, designed for this purpose. The last date of receipt of online application forms is 31.07.2023.
The nominations will be accepted only through online mode on portal https://awards.gov.in. up to 31.07.2023.
The detailed guidelines are available at: https://wcd.nic.in/sites/default/files/PMRBP%20Guidelines.pdf
Ministry of Science & Technology
The National Council for Science & Technology Communications invites nominations for National Awards for Science & Technology Communication for 2020
Nominations have been invited for awarding outstanding contributions in the field of science and technology communication and for promoting scientific temper.
The National Council for Science & Technology Communications  Division of Department of Science & Technology , Ministry of Science & Technology Government of India, has invited nominations for National Awards 2020 for Science & Technology Communication to recognize outstanding work in communication of science and technology. The awards shall be presented at New Delhi at a special ceremony on the 28th February, on National Science Day, every year.
The awards carrying a citation, a memento, and cash award is presented every year to an individual or an institution for outstanding contribution in the field of science and technology communication and for promoting scientific temper, which has created significant impact in the country during the last five years in 6 categories:
The categories are outstanding efforts in science & technology communication, which carries a cash award to of Rupees five lakh, science & technology communication through print media including books and magazines, science & technology popularization among children, translation of popular science & technology literature, science & technology communication through innovative and traditional methods, science & technology communication in electronic medium with the last 5 categories having a cash amount of Rupees 2 lakhs each.
The awards are conferred annually and are open to all Indian citizens above 35 years of age as well as to institutions registered in India or created by the Central/ State governments/ Union Territories recommended in writing by a competent authority.
For full details of the scheme, including eligibility conditions, application format, etc. interested applicants can go through the website of the Department: www.dst.gov.in.
Duly completed nomination form along with supporting documents should be sent to Dr. ABP Mishra, Scientist NCSTC Division, Department of Science & Technology, E-mail: apmishra[at]nic[dot]in latest by 31 October 2020.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri Radha Krishna Mathur sworn in as first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
In a simple but historic ceremony, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Justice Gita Mittal administered oath of office to Shri R.K. Mathur as the new Lt. Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh today.
After swearing in, Shri Mathur said border areas have a lot of development activities to be implemented. Already Government of India is implementing several programmes in the region, priorities for Ladakh will be set in the new regime in consultation with the public and Hill Councils, he said. He added that his experience in the backward areas and border areas in the capacity of Tripura Chief Secretary and as Defence Secretary will be useful.
After swearing in Shri Mathur was given a Guard of Honour at the venue by the Ladakh Police. The swearing in ceremony took place in the presence of officials of Leh and Kargil Hill Councils, Army and Para Military forces, religious leaders and Ladakh public.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 176.52 Cr
More than 30.49 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.46%
14,148 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 1,48,359
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.60%
With the administration of more than 30.49 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 176.52 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 2,01,49,530 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,01,131
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2nd Dose
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99,60,537
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Precaution Dose
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41,13,480
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,08,724
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2nd Dose
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1,74,30,375
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Precaution Dose
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60,92,569
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,42,63,490
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2nd Dose
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2,47,48,744
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,10,97,609
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2nd Dose
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43,99,93,963
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,21,57,669
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2nd Dose
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17,92,34,856
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,63,13,709
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2nd Dose
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11,16,53,849
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Precaution Dose
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93,60,680
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Precaution Dose
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1,95,66,729
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Total
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1,76,52,31,385
30,009 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,22,19,896.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.46%.
14,148 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 1,48,359. Active cases constitute 0.35% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 11,55,147 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 76.35 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.60% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.22%.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 62.14 per bbl on 24.11.2017
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 62.14 per barrel  on 24.11.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 61.57 per bbl on previous publishing day of 23.11.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket increased to Rs 4022.57 per bbl on 24.11.2017 as compared to Rs. 3989.55 per bbl on 23.11.2017. Rupee closed stronger at Rs. 64.73 per US$ on 24.11.2017 as compared to 64.79 per US$ on 23.11.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
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Particulars
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Unit
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Price on November 24, 2017 
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Crude Oil 
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62.14 
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4022.57 
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Exchange Rate
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64.73 
AD/SA Daily Crude Oil Price
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Ministry of Heavy Industries
ICAT signs MoU with KIAPI for Indian Certification of safety critical components
International Centre for Automotive Technology  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Korea Intelligent Automotive Parts and Promotion Institute , South Korea to support Korean Automotive Industry for Indian Certification of safety critical components as well as vehicles. This MoU was signed by Mr. Dinesh Tyagi, Director  and Mr. MyungHo Sung, President  on 22nd January 2019 in Daegu City of South Korea. Enhancing awareness about future technologies in India and supporting Government of India for the formulation of regulations and creating testing Infrastructure within the country will also be two major focus areas of this MoU. Apart from Indian certification, as per various Indian and Automotive Industry Standards , ICAT will collaborate with KIAPI in the field of future technologies like autonomous driving, electric vehicles, connected transportation, fuel cell vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems.
Dinesh Tyagi said, “We look forward to a long term business relationship with Korean Industry through KIAPI. We envisage more collaboration with KIAPI beyond Indian certification. We would like to collaborate with KIAPI for Research oriented projects in the field of emerging and future technologies.”
MyungHo Sung, President KIAPI said, “We have state-of-the-art proving grounds and expertise to develop advanced technologies in the field of automotive. So, after signing MoU with ICAT, both the organizations will be able to provide services of certification as well as research and development. This will also help Korean automotive industry to collaborate with Indian automotive industry through the services of ICAT”.
ICAT, Manesar is one of the independent Testing Agencies under Central Motor Vehicle Rules  notified by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways , Government of India for Testing and Certification of Automobiles and their safety critical components.
KIAPI is a vehicle Testing institute, located in Daegu, South Korea, which supports parts suppliers, vehicle manufacturers and research institutes for developing next generation automotive technology.